A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 416260 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 416292 epoch_slot_no: 5892 block_no: 416239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-29 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4048c99443b78df5d03093b1420e8caccdeeb083e5cc3d8302b46f4f1c5663b7Block Operator
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